The building lease market in Spain has strengthened from the economic crisis and has begun to displace the ownership regime. However, the war between supply and the demand, and the hidden decoys behind feasible rents, can entail the assumption of taxes and expenses that parties should understand and negotiate.
Aside from the responsibility of the taxable person (landlord) with regard to the Administration, and the more or less logical justification that could support the payment of expenses and fees related to leasing in Spain (community, supplies, waste), in Spain there is a principle of freedom to establish which taxes and expenses must be passed on to the tenant.
The Spanish real estate market has begun their 2016 recovery and growth perspectives, which are promising so far. E: The real estate market is making progress and it is the right time to buy property in Spain. Prices are low, perspectives are positive and the market is dynamic. It is a prime time for individuals outside of Spain to invest in properties. However, it is important to understand the buying process in Spain to avoid complications.
The real estate sector in Spain is recovering, and looks promising. Nevertheless we must consider the risks and steps involved in purchasing real estate and understand how to conduct a safe transaction.
In 2015, large real estate investment firms tripled their profits compared to the former year. Their profitability through dividends and the recovery of the real estate sector in Spain predict new profits once again this year for these investment vehicles in real estate assets for rent.
The requirements for admission to trading and maintenance of a Spanish REIT (SOCIMI) in the MAB (Alternative Stock Exchange Market) establishes, amongst others, the obligation of a SOCIMI to sign a contract with a liquidity provider, in order to boost liquidity and reduce price variations not resulting from actual market trends.
SOCIMIs (Sociedades Anónimas Cotizadas de Inversión Inmobiliaria) or REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) are public listed companies whose main activity is the investment in urban assets. The minimum share capital for a SOCIMI in Spain is 5 million euros.
SOCIMIs (Sociedades Anónimas Cotizadas de Inversión Inmobiliaria or Real Estate Investment Trust) are public limited companies whose main activity is the acquisition, promotion, and rehabilitation of real estate for lease. The evolution of this type of investment over the last year has become key in the real estate sector given its stable profitability and liquidity.
Law 2/2015 replaces the method of updating the rent of urban leases in Spain, the IPC, with the Warranty Competitiveness Index (IGC). This modification has affected various articles of the Urban Leasing Act in Spain.
Real estate is an interesting possibility to invest in Spain due to the drop on property prices; it is nevertheless advisable to consult a qualified legal adviser to guarantee your investment.
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